What change would you expect in the characteristic of a musical sound if its frequency is increased?

Pitch will increase

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Loudness will increase

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Wavelength will increase

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Amplitude will increase

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Solution

The correct option is A
Pitch will increase

The frequency of a sound determines the pitch of a sound. Higher the frequency of vibration, higher is the pitch.

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